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August 11, 2023 26 mins

You’ve heard of Madonna, but have you heard of Natalie Clifford Barney?

If you’re inspired by women who live bold and unapologetic lives, this episode will give you a historic glimpse into the colourful and spicy world of a woman who, in the early 1900’s, decided to pursue every passionate pull of her heart, even if it meant being criticized and ostracized from of society. 

In this episode:

  • My small town upbringing and how it fuelled a curiosity for a bigger, bolder life
  • Feeling the spark and tapping into the nudges of your soul
  • Like a Virgin: Why I idolized Madonna as a young girl 
  • The unapologetic life of Natalie Clifford Bradley and her Parisian salon
  • Challenging the status quo on life, love and liberation
  • Self-exploration and imagining your life without restrictions 
  • An invitation for you to join the She Starts Now community 

Resources:

Your Invitation: Join the She Starts Now community 

BOOK: Wild Heart: A Life: Natalie Clifford Barney and the Decadence of Literary Paris

FREE Download:  Manifesto of Encouragement 

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